In-House Paralegal

Location
England, Hertfordshire, Hitchin
Salary
£30000 - £33000 per annum + benefits
Posted
13 Sep 2018
Closes
11 Oct 2018
Ref
13952891
Contact
Nellie Russell
Job Title
Paralegal
Practice Area
Asset Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a tenacious and results-driven Paralegal to join a Private Equity backed award winning and fast-growing business!

Client Details

This is an exciting role within Times Fast Track 100 business that has ambitious global growth

Description

  • Drafting, amending basic legal contracts such as confidentiality agreements, client engagement letters, supplier agreements, marketing contracts and master services agreements.
  • Supporting with basic secretarial duties, including drafting and tracking board and shareholder minutes and resolutions, providing assistance with changes to registered office, director appointments and completing online forms and filings
  • To ensure that all business terms and conditions are kept up to date and communicated to the relevant third-parties
  • To advise the business, management and the relevant parties on legal issues arising during advisory and transactional work
  • To report on any potential legal risk issues
  • Provide technical first line advice and support to managers and employees on any basic operational issues and ensure the advice is in line with legislation and company policy.
  • Ensure the business is run in accordance with corporate governance policies and procedures
  • Engage with external counsel where appropriate

  • To undertake all duties of a clerical and administrative nature as required
  • Maintaining, and where instructed, updating precedent documents and templates
  • Maintenance of files and filing systems, file and record contracts, agreements etc.

Profile

  • Previous Paralegal experience is required
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong ability to communicate complex issues in concise terms
  • Strong collaboration skills, being able to work with all levels of staff including the Executive team
  • Excellent time management skills, including ability to work within tight deadlines
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining high level of communication with stakeholders
  • Superior attention to detail, and taking ownership to get the details right

Job Offer

This is a part-time role - 30 hours p/w over five days; Monday - Friday

Excellent benefits

Permanent

PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO LIVE LOCALLY OR;

HOLD A VALID DRIVERS LICENCE AND HAVE YOUR OWN CAR FOR THIS ROLE.

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